Thunderstorm Wind — Ward, Texas

2017-06-12 · near Monahans, Ward, Texas

Event narrative

A thunderstorm moved through Monahans and the public estimated a wind gust of 60 mph.

Wider weather episode

A dryline was set up against across the higher terrain before moving eastward through the afternoon. Upper air disturbances moved across the region providing upper level lift. Instability was high with good moisture in place, and enough wind shear was present to sustain organized thunderstorms that produced large damaging hail and damaging winds.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 700930. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.